The Aces lost to the Seattle Storm in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, snapping their 17-game winning streak.
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NaLyssa Smith’s defense has come a long way, helping to set the tone for the Aces in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series against the Seattle Storm.
The Aces skyrocketed to 40-1 long shots to win the WNBA title Aug. 2 after they were embarrassed in a 53-point loss to the Minnesota Lynx. They haven’t lost since.
The Aces dominated Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoffs series against the Seattle Storm on Sunday night by perfectly executing coach Becky Hammon’s words from hours prior.
The Aces’ WNBA first-round playoff matchup against the Seattle Storm will pit Jewell Loyd against her former team and see a new series format.
It took some time and some experimentation, but this version of the Aces appears capable of bringing Becky Hammon another championship as the WNBA playoffs begin.
The Aces ended their regular season on a high-note to set up a first-round playoff meeting with the Seattle Storm.
A’ja Wilson hasn’t been the favorite for WNBA MVP most of the season. But she is now after helping the Aces win 15 straight games.
Veteran forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus scored eight points in eight minutes in her Aces debut Tuesday against the Chicago Sky.
Jewell Loyd won’t be Sixth Player of the Year, but she could still be honored in her first year with the Aces.
UNLV basketball fans will get their first glimpse at new coach Josh Pastner’s revamped team Nov. 4, the start of a nonconference schedule that will feature 11 games.
A’ja Wilson scored 31 points and set a WNBA record as the Aces beat the Chicago Sky on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena for their 14th straight victory.
Aces security director Leon “Sonny” Watson has become family to star player A’ja Wilson, who says the 6-foot-8-inch former basketball player could take a “bullet for me.”
Angel Reese will miss the first half of the Chicago Sky’s game against the Aces on Sunday after being suspended by her team.
Las Vegas’ tourism authority is set to spend millions of dollars to sponsor future NBA and college football events in Southern Nevada.
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